Sorrento Cannabis Store Application
CSRD Website
Proposed non-medical cannabis retail store to be located at 1245 TCH next to Sorrento Lighthouse Market. (CSRD website photo)
Copper Island Cannabis Co. has submitted an application to the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for a proposed non-medical cannabis retail store to be located at 1245 Trans-Canada Highway, Sorrento, in Electoral Area G.
Before making comments and providing a recommendation on a cannabis retail application, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District must first gather the views of residents in the area. For this application, the CSRD is conducting a public survey.
The survey deadline is March 28, 2023. The Board will make its recommendation at the April 20 Regular Meeting. Find more info and the survey here
The CSRD has adopted a policy to address Cannabis-Related Businesses in the areas of the CSRD which are located outside municipal boundaries, First Nations Reserves and National Parks. The proposed retail store is compliant with this policy.
South Shuswap Zoning Bylaw Number 701 permits a retail store on the subject property. No rezoning will be required for the proposed cannabis retail store to proceed.
The subject property is located within the “Village Centre” designation of Electoral Area C Official Community Plan Bylaw Number 725 (also applicable to Electoral Area G). Commercial retail is a permitted use in the Village Centre.
The CSRD’s role in the licencing process is to review the application and ensure it complies with Official Community Plan policy, zoning regulations, and any permitting requirements (e.g., building permit, development permit etc.).
This application will be reviewed by the CSRD Board of Directors who will provide comments and make a recommendation to the LCRB as to whether or not they support the application:
If the CSRD makes a recommendation to deny the application, the LCRB will not issue the licence.
If the CSRD makes a recommendation in favour of the application, the LCRB must consider the local government’s recommendation but has discretion whether or not to issue the licence.
